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GRU 232V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 232V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,567 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 61,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 60,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 60,141 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,525 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 11,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,149 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 11,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,749 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 10,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 9,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,949 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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GRU 232V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRU 232V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRU 232V registered?

GRU 232V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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